Academic Instructor (Sociology)

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute in Singapore seeks an Academic Instructor to teach undergraduate courses in partnership with the University at Buffalo. The successful candidate will develop course materials, assess student performance, and maintain academic records. Candidates with a Ph.D or Master's in the relevant field and teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D or Master's Degree in the exact discipline required.
• At least 2 years of relevant full-time teaching experience.
• Ability to operate Blackboard classroom management system.

Responsibilities

• Create course design and materials to meet learning objectives.
• Deliver interactive curriculum and supervise project work.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain academic records.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Assessment Design

Academic Research

Education

Ph.D or Master's Degree

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

The Academic Instructor is required to teach the courses in the undergraduate programs offered by the University at Buffalo, The States University of New York, US, in partnership with Singapore Institute of Management.

The roles would include:

• Creation of course design and materials, and implementation of syllabus to meet UB learning objectives;
• Delivery of student-centered, interactive course curriculum, including supervision of project work;
• Create, administer, and mark assessment instruments;
• Evaluate student progress and achievements;
• Hold regular consultation hours;
• Maintain and submit academic records.

Job Requirements:

• A Ph.D or Master's Degree in the exact discipline as specified by the teaching assignment from a nationally or regionally (USA) accredited university is required;
• Terminal degree is preferred;
• At least 2 years of relevant full-time teaching experience in the exact discipline as specified by the teaching assignment at the tertiary level is required;
• Ability independently operate all class level functions of Blackboard classroom management system, including Grade Center, is required;
• Substantial evidence of an active academic research agenda and recent history of publication(s) in peer-reviewed scholarly journal(s) are strongly preferred;
• 5 years of relevant work experience will be an advantage;
• Available to teach during day time on weekdays

Note:

• Only short-listed candidates who meet the specified requirements will be notified.
• Remuneration varies based on the number of classes concluded.